I did some other things as well that I didn't write down, so I can't recall the sets/reps I used for them. This was yesterday's workout, I'll be doing a DE bench day tonight.

I really feel the beta tingles from these caps more than I did the previous BA product I had been using. It's odd how that works though, some products give me them while others don't. In reality it seems like you should get BA tingles from anything with sufficient BA in it. Obviously I can't really tell anything from the MCC so far, as I was already saturated from micronized mono.

I am expecting to see some nice strength gains with the addition of the DAA, I've ran it several times before, and was always pleased with the results.

I did some other things as well that I didn't write down, so I can't recall the sets/reps I used for them. This was yesterday's workout, I'll be doing a DE bench day tonight.

I really feel the beta tingles from these caps more than I did the previous BA product I had been using. It's odd how that works though, some products give me them while others don't. In reality it seems like you should get BA tingles from anything with sufficient BA in it. Obviously I can't really tell anything from the MCC so far, as I was already saturated from micronized mono.

I am expecting to see some nice strength gains with the addition of the DAA, I've ran it several times before, and was always pleased with the results.

OMFG this is one crazy workout program. I love it!! I am cycling into my 5x5 inter cycle. After this is finished (I am guessing around 4-8 weeks Ill hit linear progression, coming back off an injury in July) I am in a toss up between the WSBB Conj, 5/3/1, CFFB type thing, or blueprint 3.0x.

Subbed btw Looking to see you gain lean bodymass and hit some MEAN weight. You are stronger than Layne Norton my friend...

Should've done an update yesterday, I seem to have injured my elbow in some way. I had DE Bench day, and I wound up not being able to finish the workout. I'm going to wait until tomorrow to see if the pain subsides or at least hopefully lessens. If not I will be going to the doctor to have it checked on.

To those wondering, no I've never competed, I don't really have the time right now. My squat numbers have always been really high, I've got really short legs. So parallel is like basically no distance at all lol. I've been wanting to compete for awhile, but I really don't have the time right now. At least not until next May when I finish this dual masters program.

I'm hoping that I've just aggravated an old elbow issue that pops up occasionally, but it sure doesn't feel the same that it has in the past.

Should've done an update yesterday, I seem to have injured my elbow in some way. I had DE Bench day, and I wound up not being able to finish the workout. I'm going to wait until tomorrow to see if the pain subsides or at least hopefully lessens. If not I will be going to the doctor to have it checked on.

To those wondering, no I've never competed, I don't really have the time right now. My squat numbers have always been really high, I've got really short legs. So parallel is like basically no distance at all lol. I've been wanting to compete for awhile, but I really don't have the time right now. At least not until next May when I finish this dual masters program.

I'm hoping that I've just aggravated an old elbow issue that pops up occasionally, but it sure doesn't feel the same that it has in the past.

wow nice on the schooling! May I ask what you are studying? And good luck on the degrees!

wow nice on the schooling! May I ask what you are studying? And good luck on the degrees!

Yeah I am finishing up both an MAT & MBA. I will finish the MBA requirements this December, and I will finish up the MAT in May. I'm also taking classes toward my DFA, but I won't be finishing that degree for...well...quite some time I would imagine.

Bench Press:
45x15
135x5
225x2
225x2
225x2
225x2 (At this point my right arm began to shake, and my elbow started sending piercing pulses of pain through my arm.)
225x2 (At ******* I felt like someone had removed my arm from the elbow up.)
225x2 (At ******* my eyes started watering and I screamed very loudly in pain.)

Workout Time: 8 minutes

I should've stopped as soon as the pain started, but I have had to work through elbow pain in the past. This wasn't the same type of pain though...It hurts to extend my arm while typing this. Really hoping the pain becomes less intense by tomorrow, I've upped my joint support supplement intake in hopes of some lessening of the pain. If nothing changes I'll be visiting the doctor tomorrow.

Yeah I am finishing up both an MAT & MBA. I will finish the MBA requirements this December, and I will finish up the MAT in May. I'm also taking classes toward my DFA, but I won't be finishing that degree for...well...quite some time I would imagine.

Good god... thats what made me NOT go into grad school. The "Introductory" courses for those of us who were thinking in going into masters/doctorate programs... had me like... my god... I need to leave this world. Just not for me. Glad you are trucking through though

The pain has definitely lessened considerably, but it still causes pain when I straighten it, rotate my hand internally, and if I have my elbows resting on a table or something. I'm going to give it some time to recover, and hopefully get back in the gym next week.

I know the feeling as I'm just getting over my injury, but it's better to play if safe then risk re-aggravating it or making it worse. Do some isometrics!

It's been good for my school and work, as I've had more time to dedicate towards those things. I just feel so...much like a little girl...if I don't at least work out 3-4 times a week, preferably 5 times if possible. I will be playing it safe, I will do alternative lifts, and do very light chest/tricep/bicep/back work because the elbow plays such a large part in those movements. We'll see how it goes though, it hurts less every day, hopefully that keeps happening.

Less pain is always a good sign. At least you're still able to get some work done still. I hear ya on school two. I have two semesters left and can't wait to be done.

Yeah I'm definitely going to try and do some legs tomorrow night, and test my elbow out a little bit to see how it will work with other lifts. Hopefully no pain, and I can get back to work. If there is still pain I will probably be doing some stupid alternative exercises just to maintain until it fully ceases to hurt. I should be able to at least do legs though, I might have to go a bit lighter than usual though. We'll see how it goes.

I did some legs today, but I went in with a set plan. I had to throw that out the window, my elbow pain apparently stops if it isn't used very heavily. The squats with the angle of rotation caused that pain to come back a bit. Was not fun. I had to mainly do more isolation movements than I intended, and this will probably be what I do for awhile until this pain stops. I wish I had time to go see a doctor, but things are really hectic right now.

I am pretty limited in what I can do right now, so I'm kind of annoyed but I can't really force the issue at the moment.

My elbow actually is giving me problems so I had to drop the back squat all together... I really need to practice some mobility stuff for its rotation. Had problems ever since I started playing tennis... haven't played for over 2 years but still lingering. Nice lifts though!! glad you got it all in. And keep strong!

My elbow actually is giving me problems so I had to drop the back squat all together... I really need to practice some mobility stuff for its rotation. Had problems ever since I started playing tennis... haven't played for over 2 years but still lingering. Nice lifts though!! glad you got it all in. And keep strong!

Thanks mang! I've been strength emphasis training for over a decade now, numbers are finally starting to show it I think. Last couple of years I went to more of a hypertrophy style of training, which is why I was up over 230 for a couple of days. Now I go back to strength training and my ****ing elbow decides it wants to make me cry (seriously I cried today in the locker room).

It hurt a lot, but it's not like an injury sort of pain. It's like a dry ass ****ing joint sort of pain. Idk what to do about it really, because it has came and gone in both elbows for like ~3 years now. It just was really intense when this first bout started back. I might actually be an old timer and blame it on the weather tbh. I expect it to stop hurting at some point soon, but I can't just up and quit working out until it decides to cooperate.

I'll figure something out, I'm just going to switch gears completely and shift in to a cutting phase. I had intended to do so in 8 weeks anyway, but I'll just start now and hopefully when I get back to bulking the elbow will be alright. We'll just go lighter weight/higher volume for the time being. Expect to see some big change-ups I will also have to rely on a lot of rarely used exercises that don't emphasize the rotation of the elbow quite so much. ****ing back squats really are bad on the elbows I didn't realize it until today.

Thanks mang! I've been strength emphasis training for over a decade now, numbers are finally starting to show it I think. Last couple of years I went to more of a hypertrophy style of training, which is why I was up over 230 for a couple of days. Now I go back to strength training and my ****ing elbow decides it wants to make me cry (seriously I cried today in the locker room).

It hurt a lot, but it's not like an injury sort of pain. It's like a dry ass ****ing joint sort of pain. Idk what to do about it really, because it has came and gone in both elbows for like ~3 years now. It just was really intense when this first bout started back. I might actually be an old timer and blame it on the weather tbh. I expect it to stop hurting at some point soon, but I can't just up and quit working out until it decides to cooperate.

I'll figure something out, I'm just going to switch gears completely and shift in to a cutting phase. I had intended to do so in 8 weeks anyway, but I'll just start now and hopefully when I get back to bulking the elbow will be alright. We'll just go lighter weight/higher volume for the time being. Expect to see some big change-ups I will also have to rely on a lot of rarely used exercises that don't emphasize the rotation of the elbow quite so much. ****ing back squats really are bad on the elbows I didn't realize it until today.

Yea the squat can do a mean number on the elbow joint. Cutting is good too lol. I had to switch to cut as well. I'll be looking to learn from you to see how you attempt to keep your strength high while using less weight and dropping bf.

Elbow just randomly started hurting today around 3:30, and I had a couple of hours off so I did a walk-in at the university clinic where I work. The doctor seems to think I have an ulnar nerve compression, which makes some sense except for the popping. So I'm not sure he is completely correct.

On another note, I apparently have an ear infection...which I haven't had in years like...probably 20 or more years.